Data Center Project Associate

Align; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

ClassPass

PTO

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Align seeks an Entry Level Data Center Project Associate to support large-scale data center fit-out projects in the Detroit metro area. You’ll work alongside project managers, subcontractors, and field teams to support planning, installation, and build-out activities.

You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle from planning through execution, including documentation, budgeting, and client coordination. The role requires strong data analysis, communication, and organizational skills in a

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and writing skills.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site project execution support for data center construction, installation, and build-out.
• Participate in site surveys, needs assessments, preparation of documentation, scheduling vendor installations, data analysis and coordination of project deliverables.
• Assist with client billing and administration of projects, including updates to budgets and project plans.
• Develop data center white space blueprints for power distribution, cabinet layouts, and containment solutions.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and bidding processes, including scope of work and bills of materials.
• Learn Align toolset and participate in training programs; contribute to ongoing project processes.
• Maintain documentation and support project plans in collaboration with PMs and field teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Writing

Time management

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Join the Team! Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart! We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

Align seeks an Entry Level Data Center Project Associate to support the delivery of large-scale data center white space fit‑out projects, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Align’s Data Center Solutions focus on designing and installing the physical layer of the data center – HVAC; Power Distribution; Structured Low Voltage Cabling and Space Planning. The Project Associate will be a multi-talented, disciplined individual with an interest in understanding infrastructure and data center technologies. This is a hands‑on, field-oriented role offering the opportunity to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of enterprise data center delivery: from planning and design through installation and build‑out. Associates will be tasked with assisting in trade coordination installing equipment on data center projects, managing project plans, and maintaining documentation. Associates receive training, while being mentored by senior IT consultants and Project Managers. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and field teams to support active construction and installation efforts.

• This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and paid training.
• This position is based in the Detroit metro area and will primarily support on‑site work at active data center construction projects in Saline, MI.
• Consistent on‑site presence is required, working closely with construction teams and subcontractors. Evening and weekend presence may be required depending on site activities.
• Travel up to ~50% may be required depending on project needs.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical and soft skills, including the ability to think critically and possess a strong grasp of data analysis. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and writing skills. This person must be organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site project execution support for Align clients with data center construction, installation, and build‑out activities as directed by the assigned the Data Center Solutions Director and Project Manager
• Participate in various construction and project management activities including site surveys, needs assessments, preparation of documentation, scheduling vendor installations, data analysis and coordination of various project deliverables
• Participate in on‑site data center review and evaluation projects
• Contribute to the RFP process, project planning, current-state vs. target-state assessments and client presentations
• Participate in the design of electrical distribution systems for data center equipment
• Support the installation of electrical distribution and low‑voltage cabling systems in data center build outs
• Develop data center white space blueprints for power distribution, cabinet spatial layouts, and hot and cold‑aisle containment solutions
• Create visuals of data center cabinet elevations, network diagrams and floor‑plans using graphics programs, such as Excel and Bluebeam
• Assist in subcontractor coordination and support bidding processes, including development of scopes of work and bills of materials
• Assist with client billing
• Assist with the administration of projects including making updates to budget and project plans, creating project documentation, etc.
• Participate in the installation of equipment within data center and co‑location facilities
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues that arise during data center installation and build‑out
• Become knowledgeable of company standards and procedures
• Learn the Align toolset including Asset Point, CAD, CFD, etc.
• Align professionals are expected to continually enhance their professional and business skills and are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities provided on the job and through participation in training programs both internally and externally.

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note‑taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

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Benefits and Perks:

At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
• Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company‑paid holidays
• Cellphone Reimbursement Program
• Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs, events, and team‑building activities
• Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best‑in‑class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward‑thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com